I have so much admired Justinah secretly for a while but to make my intention known to her is a difficult task for me.. I am taking a bold step to write a letter to her today..
Justinah, we occasionally cross paths, yet despite this, you hardly ever give me a glance. You seem to be well valued, and as soon as I entered this room, I had the chance to notice that. But due to the seeming impossibility of crossing the hierarchical gaps, I have never been able to meet you alone. However, I constantly watch you or rather, I think about you. You always appear to be slipping as you move, which I find appealing. Your wardrobe choices never cease to amaze me. They are both timeless and distinctive, with a touch of color and whimsy that seems to say, I have to dress covertly but I am still unique! You are a joyful beam of light in my life. When you are there, I sense it.
The atmosphere is joyful throughout. Every time I hear you laugh, I'm a little surprised or amazed. What else is there to say? How do I prefer to say your lovely name? That I would like to repeat that in front of you? How should I enter the small courtyard that was around you? However, in the middle of the applause, I was entitled to your gaze, a short thank you, and your brilliant grin because there was a drink to offer and a tray to pass around. This smile encourages me to speak up because my silence had grown too heavy to adequately show my admiration for you. Who am i, Justinah? Your best guess? So, I hope. Like a bottle in the water, this letter is. It will be published as it is now. Put on these stunning amber earrings if you happen to recognize me despite my discretion or if you are sensitive to these few lines. I'll be aware that my prospects are dim.
Justinah, I love you.